Australia news live: deputy Nationals leader backs net zero and Littleproud as leader; interstate emergency teams help assess NSW floods damage

Kevin Hogan defended the ‘principled’ decision to cut ties with the Liberal party. Follow the day’s news liveNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHogan also backed Littleproud, saying he should “absolutely” should remain leader.Asked about whether someone like Michael McCormack returning as leader would be a good idea, he said:I think this is a hypothetical that is not on the cards.… David Littleproud [has] very strong support in the national party room. And I would say even more support after the process he followed, how transparent he was.What about his demand to end shadow cabinet solidarity – that didn’t go to the party room did it?No, because it wasn’t a non-negotiable. So David brought that up in one of his conversations with Sussan. She said that would be unacceptable. David said fine, that’s not a non-negotiable. Continue reading...

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